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33 Kitchen Organization Items That Solve the Most Annoying Storage Problems
Now you’ll know where everything is.
Like the living room, your kitchen is one of the busiest spaces in the home. And this area can quickly descend into chaos if it’s not kept clean and organized. If your kitchen could use a bit of love (same here), we found the best kitchen organization items below.
Many of these products are ones our editors have bought and used in their apartment-size kitchens, so you can expect to find many small-space-friendly recommendations. From extendable, pull-out drawers that let you easily access all your pots and pans to lazy Susans for your favorite spices, shop the best items that will help you declutter your pantries, cabinets, and countertops.
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Deep kitchen cabinets make it hard to find and pull out the items you need, so one way to organize this space is to invest in pull-out organizers. They let you see and access all your cookware, lids, Tupperware, and more from the depths of the cabinet. “These were the first items I bought when organizing my kitchen. They help keep my pots, pans, and lids within reach, and I love how every item has a spot,” Senior Commerce Editor Marina Liao says. “I used the adhesive strip that came with the organizer vs. drilling them into the cabinet, and the strong adhesive has not budged in the last three years.”
The key to protecting your hands from dryness and wrinkles while doing the dishes is wearing gloves, but when water accidentally gets inside, it’s a nuisance. To ensure your gloves dry completely and don't feel gross the next day, prop them up on this glove stand. Yes, the fork form looks funny, but trust us, this is the best way for air to circulate throughout the gloves.
The phrase “out of sight, out of mind” applies to anything under the sink, so this area can get chaotic very quickly. “As soon as I moved into my new apartment, I bought a set of these for under my kitchen sink because in my last place, items just piled up and got messy,” Liao says. “The slider portion holds all my cleaning supplies and extra kitchen towels, while the top baskets can hold my sponges, trash bags, and smaller cleaning tools. I will sometimes open my doors just to admire how organized my under-the-sink area is now—the organizers make me happy.”
Anyone who rents or has rented a small apartment knows that cabinet space is always lacking. A clever way to organize and create more room for your spices and seasoning is to arrange them on a two-tier turntable like this one. The whole rack spins so you can see and reach for the spice you need in a pinch.
Instead of measuring and re-measuring your kitchen drawers to accommodate plastic organizer containers for your forks and knives, just get these adjustable dividers and create the different sections for your items yourself. “I only have one pull-out drawer in my kitchen to hold all my silverware and cookware utensils, so these dividers allowed me to configure the right spaces needed for my forks, spoons, chef's knives, and more. I like that the dimensions aren’t fixed and these dividers will work in another drawer if I ever move out of my apartment,” Liao says.
Coffee makers take up counter space, and if you have a Nespresso, it needs the pods, and a separate holder can take up even more space. “When I was looking for a way to store my pods, I came across this pull-out drawer and got it immediately. I stack my Nespresso on top of the glass instead of having a separate holder next to my Nespresso maker. I ended up saving space on my kitchen island for other items like a fruit bowl and electric water kettle,” Liao says.
The area under your kitchen cabinet is often underutilized, so we suggest adding lights underneath (if you like to wander in for a midnight snack or drink of water at night) and/or this paper towel holder. It’s a minor, but highly useful addition when you want to keep stuff off your countertops.
Everyone needs a sponge holder, and this one can contain two sponges at once! “I have a sponge I use to clean my cookware and a second sponge I only use to clean my dog’s food bowls,” Liao says. “I looked on Amazon forever and finally found this amazing holder that not only keeps my two sponges from touching, but it also has a drainage hole at the bottom, so that air properly circulates to dry my sponges and water doesn’t collect at the bottom. I used my label maker to make two labels that I stuck onto this holder: one says ‘human sponge,’ and the other reads ‘willow’s sponge.’”
What would we do without our dad’s instructions for making a turkey or grandmother’s chicken noodle soup (for the soul) recipe? Collecting and keeping your family’s greatest hits in one spot is key, so get a recipe box to ensure you can continue passing down the knowledge of your family’s expert cooks.
Raise your hand if you like watching ASMR videos of people restocking their pantry and fridge. The first rule of thumb for organization here is plastic bins. They will help keep your meats separate from your drinks in the fridge or your adult snacks from your children’s snacks in the pantry, and vice versa.
We would love to leave a drying rack out, but sometimes there’s simply no space to, which is where this foldable bamboo rack comes in handy. When you need to store it away, it easily collapses, so you can create more space on your countertop. FYI: the utensil holder on the side is detachable.
If you receive no greater satisfaction than having your spices all labeled and in matching containers, scoop up this 24-piece set. No one who steps into your kitchen to help you cook will ask you, “Hey, where’s the hot pepper flakes?” ever again.
It’s nice to have a few bottles of wine on hand for your last-minute hosting needs. Keep them in a safe spot by storing them in this wine rack that holds five bottles (the brand also makes racks to hold more wine if you have a larger collection).
Not sure where to put your cookbook collection? Invest in an expandable bookshelf that can hold a few of your favorites and set it in the middle of your kitchen table to keep on display and within reach. If you have more than you can count, box them up and store them in the bottom of your pantry closet.
Overflowing with freezer dinners? Instead of slamming your hip into the door to keep it shut, clean up your freezer with a few of these bins. Not only will it be pleasant to look at, but you'll actually be able to locate the food you want more quickly.
To avoid tripping over the broom you have tucked away in the corner of your kitchen, clip it into this wall mount organizer. You can hang your duster, mop, lint roller, and other cleaning accessories so they are in reach at all times.
Say goodbye to messy drawers with loose K-Cups! Ensure you can easily access and refill your stash of pods with this carousel that holds up to 36 K-Cups
Step one: Get rid of the half-used cleaning products under your sink that you don't use. This renter-friendly option hangs over the inside of your cabinet door, giving you extra space to store necessities.
The random sticky notes scattered around your kitchen can accumulate in the blink of an eye. Stick your grocery list next to the adorable artwork of your little ones! This set includes a holder for your pen to add to your list throughout the week.
No matter how you stack them, a rogue pile of napkins will always end up getting messy. The solution? A sleek holder, like this acrylic one, that's perfect for storing decorative cocktail napkins.
